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Seventh Circuit Affirms Judgment Dismissing Bad Faith Claim Without Viable Breach of Contract Claim

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In Wolf v. Riverport Insurance Co., the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of an insured’s bad faith settlement delay claim against her insurer after she attempted to recover under section 155 of the...more

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Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident in California?

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After a car accident, life can feel overwhelming. You may be dealing with injuries, car repairs, insurance calls, and missed work, all while trying to make sense of what happened. It’s natural to wonder if you need a lawyer...more

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Auto Accident Litigation in California: A Guide to Maximizing Compensation

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Car accidents can be extremely expensive in terms of medical expenses, property damage, and loss of income. An auto accident can also cause overwhelming physical pain and emotional trauma. You deserve compensation for all the...more

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Insurance Bad Faith Claims Following Car Accidents: When and Why They Arise

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Dealing with an insurance company after a car accident can be a real pain. Having to talk to an investigator (after you've already spoken with the police), wait months for a determination, and potentially get denied coverage...more

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Why You Shouldn't Wait to File a Personal Injury Claim after a California Car Accident

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Speeding, distracted or drunk driving, and other kinds of negligence frequently lead to catastrophic car crashes in California. In fact, in 2024 the state saw more than 18,000 injury and fatality causing car accidents. When...more

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Key Steps to Maximizing Compensation Following a California Personal Injury

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There is nothing like an injury to remind human beings of our frailty. Whether it's a car accident or a slip and fall incident in a grocery store, our bodies may feel the aftereffects for months — or even years — after the...more

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Basic Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?

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Getting a personal injury settlement can feel like a huge relief after an accident. But many people wonder, “How much of this settlement will I actually get?” Understanding how settlements are broken down can help you know...more

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County Court Strikes Claim for Attorney Fees in Suit Where Underlying Insurance Contract Was Entered into After the Passage of HB...

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Associates MD a/a/o Joel Gonzalez v. GEICO General Insurance Co., Broward County Case No: COINX-23-056777 - The plaintiff filed a complaint for declaratory relief and attorney fees pursuant to Fla. Stat. 627.428 against the...more

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Attorney’s Fees as an Element Damages in an Uninsured Motorist Bad Faith Lawsuit Make the Plaintiff Whole, not His or Her...

A plaintiff cannot recover attorney’s fees in a Florida lawsuit for Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) benefits unless there is a dispute about whether the insurance policy provides coverage.  However, attorney’s fees from the...more

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Eleventh Circuit Deems Voluntary Dismissal of a Coverage Action Sufficient to Award Attorneys’ Fees to a Policyholder as the...

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In a recent unpublished opinion, the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision that should serve as a warning to insurers to be sure to resolve all issues before dismissing a coverage action, particularly when involved in the...more

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California Employment Law Notes - May 2017

Ruth Featherstone alleged that her former employer (SCPMG) discriminated against her based on a "temporary disability" that was caused by an adverse drug reaction, which resulted in an "altered mental state." During this...more

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CAUTION: Unreasonable Denials of Requests for Admission Can Prove Costly

In Grace v. Mansourian, (filed 8/17/2015, order published 9/15/2015, No. G049590) the Fourth District Court of Appeal held a defendant’s denials of plaintiff’s requests for admission were unjustified given the substantial...more

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Some Lessons From Berg v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co.

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On July 22, 2015, the Pennsylvania trial court in Berg v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co., Civ. Action No. 98-813 (Pa. Common Pleas, Jul. 22, 2015) filed a supplemental opinion under Pa. R.A.P. 1925(a) in connection with the appeal...more

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Appellate Court Notes

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SC19037 - Brody v. Brody - In this multi-million dollar matrimonial dissolution action, the SCT took the opportunity to clarify Connecticut law on civil contempt. The court set aside prior Appellate precedent and held...more

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